What is the cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Liverpool?

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Liverpool is to car ferry which costs £28 - £130 and takes 13h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Liverpool?

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Liverpool is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Stranraer Port Rodie, Buchanan Bus Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Liverpool?

The distance between Portpatrick and Liverpool is 244 miles. The road distance is 223.3 miles.

How do I travel from Portpatrick to Liverpool without a car?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Liverpool without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Portpatrick to Liverpool?

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Portpatrick to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Liverpool bus from?

Portpatrick to Liverpool bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.

Train or bus from Portpatrick to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Liverpool is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 12h 17m.

Where does the Portpatrick to Liverpool bus arrive?

Portpatrick to Liverpool bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Portpatrick to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Liverpool is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Portpatrick to Liverpool.

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 1221+ hotels available in Liverpool.

Portpatrick to Liverpool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Portpatrick to Liverpool by bus, train, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
8h 21m
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
13h 55m
£28–128
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
8h 36m
£124–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
12h 17m
Drive 222 mi
1. Drive from Portpatrick to Liverpoolcar 222 mi
4h 19m
£56–80

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portpatrick to Liverpool.

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Distance: 242.6 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Liverpool, England?

You can take a bus from South Crescent to Liverpool Lime Street via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Cross, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 12h 17m.

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